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Chocolate covered brandied cherries

A home-style Chocolate covered brandied cherries made with Butter, Salt, and Confectioners Sugar Sifted. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine butter, corn syrup and salt; blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Add sifted powdered sugar and mix well.

3. 3

   Knead until smooth and shiny; chill for 1/2 hour wrapped in waxed paper.

4. 4

   While chilling, drain cherries well on paper towels; pat dry.

5. 5

   Reserve brandy marinade for cakes or cooking.

6. 6

   Shape a marble-sized piece of fondant around each cherry; place on waxed paper-lined tray.

7. 7

   Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

8. 8

   Melt chocolate a small amount at a time.

9. 9

   Dip cherries and place back on wax paper-lined tray.

10. 10

    Place in refrigerator to set.

11. 11

    Store in covered container in cool dark place for 10 - 14 days to fully ripen.